What type of tourist visas does Australia have?
There are different Australian visa types available for travelers to Australia. Knowing which Australian visa to apply for depends on the length of your stay, your passport and the purpose of your visit. You’ll also need to meet certain financial and medical requirements, be outside of Australia when applying and maintain health insurance for the duration of your stay.
Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601)
This visa allows you to visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay for three months each visit. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who live outside Australia. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is here.
All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app. Agents can assist you in the application process, but you must be physically present as a live facial image is required.
eVisitor (subclass 651)
This is a free visa for multiple visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of European countries and it cannot be extended.
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. It is open to all nationalities. Generally, a period of stay of up to three months is granted, but up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances. Applicants will have to pay a fee to submit their application.
How can I apply for an Australian tourist visa?
The application process may differ depending on which visa you need.
You can only apply for the Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is located here.
For other visas, you can apply online by creating an ImmiAccount and completing the application process. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of your travel date to allow enough time for processing. You may be asked to provide further supporting information. You will be notified in writing if your tourist visa is approved and it will be digitally linked to your passport. For more information on different visa types, and Australian visa requirements including how to apply for an Australian visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Letter of Invitation
If you do require a visa, attendees may require a letter of invitation from World Council of Credit Unions to facilitate the processing of the visa. To receive a letter:
- Register for the conference.
- Fill out the form below to request your Visa Letter
Letters of invitation will only be issued once the above documentation and conference registration have been received. Issuance of a visa letter is subject to review by World Council. Incomplete requests may not be processed. All letters will be emailed as a PDF, no exceptions.
*Please make sure to carry your Visa Information with you when traveling.
Refund Policy: Registrations cancelled on or before 27 May 2026 are subject to a $100 USD cancellation fee. Registration fees are non-refundable after 27 May 2026. Cancellations and refund requests must be requested in writing to Erica Werner, at ewerner@woccu.org. Refunds are not provided for attendees who do not attend the conference.
Attendees who apply for a visa by April 2nd, 2026 and whose applications are denied or not received in time to travel to the event, are an exception to the above cancellation policy and are eligible for a refund of conference registration fees. To receive a refund, you must contact ewerner@woccu.org within two weeks of receiving the application denial, and no later than 15 August 2026 with your reason for cancellation. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Please note individual cancellation policies apply per hotel, and late cancellation of your reservation may result in additional fees by the hotel. Please contact your hotel directly.